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Expedition XV Morocco: in search of the Lammergeier

Last June we did The Expedition XV Morocco: in search of the Lammergeier. It was a 11 days long trip to Atlas Mountains, 4×4 driving, trekking…around the Massif of the Jbel Ayachi, in the Eastern most area of Atlas Mountain. This time, we saw three Lammergeiers (or Bearded vultures): one borned this year, and the other two, between two and three years old. It is a very good new, as confirm the breeding of the specie in this area, being...

25 Aug 2013

Trip to Natural Park of Cardeña – Madrona y Alcudia

13 May 2013

Expedition to Sahara – March 2013

10 Apr 2013

Expedition XIV Morocco: in search of the Lammergeier

Road to Morocco to continue the Lammergeier conservation programme. Our objective this time- Tobkal Natural Park, where we hoped to identify territories, nests, and most importantly, evidence of species reproduction. This time we were delighted to share the company of French biologist Fabrice Couzin, and his four-legged friend, Isli. Fabrice has excellent knowledge of the area having lived in Morocco for over 30 years during which time he has compiled an extensive data base of Moroccan fauna and flora. Over...

22 Jun 2012

Ringing Kestrel and Jackdaw

Together with friends and colleagues Iberus Medioambiente, Sierra-Trek spent a day ringing birds from collonies of these two species. An initiative started in 2008 to deepen an understanding of the biology of these species with respect to birth rate, colony size, and dispersion. During the course of the day we were able to ring some 21 Kestrel chicks from 6 nests, and a further 5 Jackdaw chicks from 3 nests in two seperate location near our base in Ubeda. Follow...

10 Jun 2012

EXPEDITION XII MOROCCO: IN SEARCH OF THE LAMMERGEIER

From 24th June to 2nd July, 2011, Expedition XII to the Atlas Mountains of Morocco was carried out. The objective – to find breeding pairs of Lammergeier ( Gypaetus Barbatus ). A ten-year-old project, working for the conservation of this endangered species in the north of Africa. Another year, and IBERUS MEDIOAMBIENTE and SIERRA-TREK continue to explore the AtlasMountains, registering valuable information about the status of Lammergeier populations.

5 Jul 2011

Black Vulture, Lynx & Lammergeier in Jaen’s natural parks

Early June, and I’m guiding through the Natural Park of Cazorla, Segura & Las Villas when we’re surprised to observe the Black Vulture in the valley of the River Guadalentín. A species more common to other natural parks of the province of Jaen. I was accompanied by an enthusiastic couple, Kenny and Pauline, who had arrived from Ireland to visit Spain on a bespoke trip with two target species in mind – the Lammergeier and the Iberian Lynx. Fortunately, Kenny...

15 Jun 2011

‘A VERITABLE FLYING BARN-DOOR’ – THE BLACK VULTURE IN SIERRA ANDUJAR

Hopefully not considered a despective description of such a wonderful species. With a wingspan of around 3 metres, and substantial wing breadth, this soaring giant offers one of those ‘seeing is believing’ moments that cannot fail to impress. Photos by Dylan Dalton Martinez (15) and his new camera.

20 Feb 2011

Guiding the Andalucia Bird Society in Cazorla and Magina

We recently had the pleasure of guiding the Andalucia Bird Society around our particular neck of the woods here in the province of Jaen. A 3-day visit, staying in and around Ubeda, gave us the opportunity to show members the vision and work Sierra-trek has been leading, in collaboration with Ubeda City Council, for the restoration and conservation of the Horse-shoe lagoon (La Laguna de Herradura). Admittedly, we had to brace ourselves for some pretty cool temperatures on our excursiones...

25 Jan 2011

“Sierra-Trekking” to the summit of Sierra Magina – Day 1

A weekend break for Spanish trekkers C.D.Ecologistas Sherpa, brought them to the province of Jaen, where Sierra-Trek were delighted to guide them safely to the summit of Sierra Magina. At over 7,100 feet, this colossus of a Sierra offers truly magnificent views accompanied by a wonderful array of botany peculiar to the area. Sierra-Trek’s Jose Luis Sanchez Balsera was able to give informed interpretation throughout the ascent on the natural wealth of this gem of a mountain range.

7 Dec 2010

“Sierra-Trekking” through Sierra Mágina – Day 2

More trekking in and around the sierra.

7 Dec 2010

IN SEARCH OF THE LAMMERGEIER IN MOROCCO – EXPEDITION XI

Sierra-Trek’s Jose Luis Sanchez Balsera is invited to add his considerable ID skills to an international party of ornithologists by Alto Alas conservation group to go in search of the Lammergeier in Morroco. On 23 October, 2010, the ten-day journey set out from Spain, crossed the straits, and headed down to the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, and then on to lands skirting the edge of The Sahara. On this occasion, although we encountered an impressive array of wildlife, there...

1 Dec 2010

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